Vinesh Phogat Reveals 'Special' Gift From Brother On Raksha Bandhan: "Whole Life's Earning"

Vinesh Phogat, since her return to India from Paris Olympics 2024, has been showered with love from all quarters. After an Olympic heart-break for getting disqualified from the women's 50kg wrestling final, Vinesh returned to India on Saturday. She received a rousing welcome at the New Delhi airport. Thousands felicitated her on the way to Babali, where Vinesh' family resides. On MOnday, Vinesh Phogat celebrated Raksha Bandhan. 

A special post has gone viral on social media where Vinesh can be seen holding a bundle of Rs 500 notes. 

"I am almost 30 years old. Last year he gave me Rs 500. After that this (points to a bundle of currency note). He has earned this much money only in his whole life (jokingly), which he has given to me," Vinesh said. His brother also started started smiling after her statement. 

Charkhi Dadri, Haryana: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat celebrates Raksha Bandhan with her brother in their village Balali pic.twitter.com/YgahqHmDPq

On her way to Balali from Delhi, Vinesh was felicitated by her supporters and 'khap' panchayats in several villages, with the 135km-long journey taking her almost 13 hours on Saturday.

This was after hundreds of supporters gathered outside the IGI airport to give a rousing welcome to Vinesh, who was disqualified for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final at the Olympics.

Her disqualification had created a furore in India and the wrestling world.

Vinesh's appeal against her disqualification was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Vinesh, 29, reached her native village around midnight and was accorded a grand welcome. Her neighbours and friends met her with tears and smiles and patted her for the courage she has shown.

Exhausted after a tiring journey that